My two bushcraft knives

I'm in the process of reevaluating my set up. Recently I went on a hike and fell out of favor with large fixed blades, bowies in particular. I've got to do a little more trial and error but I'm leaning toward just an RC3, back up folder, and either a machete or tomahawk depending on terrain.

I like your thinking, take an ax to do ax work. I still like the big knives but IMO they just don't do any one task all that well to be worth their weight.
 
I'm at a cross roads myself. I'm thinking a fixed blade is only good for summer time as an emergency back up for the times I don't take my tomahawk/hatchet. For bad weather, I'm thinking a SAK Farmer and either my CS Trail Hawk or my GB Mini are all I need. The problem is I like knives so much that I keep trying to force myself into carrying a fixed all the time.:o

Here's a pic of my choppers. The two knives have been passed along. Both totally capable though.

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Then the SAK or Izula I edc based on how I'm feeling that day. I need to get a pic of my new Koyote Stead knife. My "summer" knife.:D I need to get new pictures all around actually. The blade on the Izzy is stripped and patina'd.

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Here are my two.

This one is my version of the E.Kreps knife.

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And this one is my version of the Horace kepharts design.

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I normally carry these two when woods roaming.

If I need more cutting or chopping power I use my axe or my BIG knife.
 
OK, I'll play.

Probably one of these two; ML Knives Kephart and Nessmuk;

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Of course the Bushcrafter/Bushbaby are also right up there; (mine and my sons set).

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I know, I know, that is 4!! :D

Doc
 
My NWA Sierra Scout :thumbup:

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It's been seeing more food prep than anything else recently though....

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In addition, I like my SAK Farmer or Swisstool Spirit. Sometimes Spyderco Para-military 2 or Military.

I have a 14" Condor El Salvador in brand new Kiah Kydex that I suspect might become a favorite as well.... :)
 
I don't feel the need to limit my blade selection. I know I would not choose two of the same size as my only ones.
This is what I am carrying now, but the selection is a work in progress, and changes are coming.
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Still carrying a mix of these, I like the new gerber though, worked very well for cleaning. Did some quick work on a 300 lbs white tail. :D

Favorite trio for most of what I take on a daily basis.
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EDC everyday...
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This was just an excuse to post pics right?:D
 
One of these combos is what I whittled myself down to:

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Although I usually don't carry the Leuku in the last pic.

I have a feeling the Busse CABS will be tagging along when it gets here.

I also have my SAK Outrider in my pocket all the time.
 
Fonly said:
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This was just an excuse to post pics right?:D
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I see you finally picked up an E2DL, Ben :) :thumbup:

To add to my first post, I also really like the Vic OHT. Sold mine a while ago, but I've really been missing it...so it looks like I'm going to have to pick up another. The W&SS necker is another favorite, though it sees a little less use since it's in my PSK.

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If we're talking heavier work, I carry a Silky Super Accel 210 w/ Large teeth in my hiking pack, and I can always swap-in/add the machete mentioned above or my convexed 14" Fiskars hatchet.
 
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It's called the Gerber Evader hydration pack, but I don't think they make it anymore. I got it on clearance from knifecenter for $20. I did a quick Google of it and it seems some discount sites might still have them for cheap.
 
though i sometimes rotate fixed, Esee 4 is my fav. usually paired with and Izula or emerson A-100. always a vic hiker in my pocket
 
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